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Baby Mama

(2008, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Greg Kinnear, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    SNL gals deliver hilarious comedy for teens+.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All of the characters are flawed, though most of them have good intentions at heart. Kate frequently comes across as judgmental and a little bit snobby, while Angie's irresponsible "white trash" background is played up for laughs -- though, to the movie's credit, she has more depth than similar characters in other films. Characters deceive each other, attempt blackmail, and more. A subplot involves a big corporation coming into a small neighborhood and possibly hurting local business. New age philosophies are mocked (mostly gently). All but one of the central cast members are Caucasian.
  • Violence:

    Two women hurl insults at each other during a massive screaming argument. A little bit of slapstick physical comedy.
  • Sex:

    No nudity, and not much beyond kissing is shown. But there are some crass references to baby-making, including a shot in which Poehler's character spreads her legs for artificial insemination. Words like "horny" are used. A couple spends the night together after a first date.
  • Language:

    Language includes "damn," "a--hole," a handful of "s--t"s, and one "effin" as a stand-in for "f--k." Some name-calling.
  • Consumerism:

    Product placements galore, including Luna Bars, Dr. Pepper, Tastykakes, Red Bull, Forbes Life, baby books, video games, and Jamba Juice. Kate works for a Whole Foods-like company called Round Earth.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking -- including one scene in which a woman who's purportedly pregnant sneaks a few swigs of hard liquor at a nightclub. Several jokes about recreational drug use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Baby Mama

Parents need to know that this comedy is both irreverent and candid in dealing with the topics of infertility, pregnancy, and surrogacy (none of which are probably at the top of teens' "funny subjects" list, so there's a chance they won't be interested, despite the presence of Saturday Night Live veterans Tina Fey and Amy Poehler). Characters make fun of a woman's inability to get pregnant, and one treats pregnancy as a big pain. There's some "white trash" stereotyping involved with Poehler's character, but Angie ultimately proves to be a decent soul. Expect some drinking, references to drug use, and a fair amount of swearing (nothing stronger than "s--t") and product placement mixed in with the plentiful laughs.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about who this movie's target audience is. Is it teens? Older women with children? How can you tell? How is the movie different from most comedies aimed at women? Families can also discuss surrogacy. Why does it seem like such a controversial subject? How were the filmmakers able to mine it for humor? Also, do you think the movie is making any specific points about the "class war"? What do Kate and Angie have in common? How are they different?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Cute, but be careful!

    I loved this movie! It's such a cute movie, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who wouldn't understand it (i.e. children who don't know how babies are made). I also don't exactly like that the pregnant woman went out to the club and talked Kate into getting drunk, so be careful! Overall, I love it!

  2. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Laugh out loud hilarious!

    Totally worth seeing! This movie has a funny flair with a little romance that all kids 10 and up will love. Some parents may be concerned with the language use and sexuality in this movie, but the plot is hilarious and Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler make the finishing touches! Peace.

  3. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Funny :)

    Good movie. I thought a lot of parts were funny it sent a good message that you shouldn't lie or it will break friendships.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    So funny, great movie for ages 13+

    This movie is HILARIOUS! I LOVE it, I watch it all the time. Definitely a must see for anyone 12 and older! Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are great in this film!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Ugh. Absolutely awful. There's some funny moments, but the overall messages (your life is not complete without a baby, etc.) made me want to spork my eyes out. I think young women should be encouraged not to have children if that's what they want without feeling like there's something wrong with them for not wanting kids. Teens should understand that having a baby will not solve their problems and make them happy forever, like the movie seems to say.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    I think it is an awesome movie and i think Amy Poeler and Tina Fey are a great comedy team.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    funny

    this is a hilarious movie about a woman who has a T shaped uterus and cannot have a baby. she hires someone to have it for her. kate (the one with the T shaped uterus) teaches the woman who has the baby for her to be a mother.

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    i closed my eyes

    i think it really good but has some sexual scenes and bad language.and is a fun teen movie with a god message.

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 3.0

    fuuny and not mature

    This movie was a laugh out loud comedy that everbody can enjoy. One only promblem is that the movie contains bad words , sex,and sends the wrong message.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Baby mama is a funny and sweet movie but for audiences maybe 11 and older

    Well Baby mama is a pretty good film. There is no sex or implication of it but there are some references of it. Like 'quickie in the car' or 'did it'. The film is mainly about pregnancy. One of the women is giving birth to a baby (you don't see anything) and a woman says she can't have babies because of her T-shaped uterus. The violence is no issue. I can't really recall any time of violence. The language isn't that bad. Characters say a** (and hole added to it), s***, d***, and name-calling. Overall you have to 'know' your kid to decide what age this is for your child. If your child knows about where babies come from and how they are made then you don't have to worry about a thing. If your kid doesn't know the process of pregnancy like doesn't understand how they are made or where the came from and doesn't even know what 'sex' is then you have a huge problem on your hands.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    great movie!!!!!

    this was an awesome movie! great for teens! mild language and everything! the humor in this movie was way cleaner and better than Juno. Parents don't have to worry about their kids seeing this! 12+

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I was Cracking up!!!!!!!!!!!

    OMG me and my friends went to go see it and we almost peed in are pants.By far it is my favorite movie.best i have ever seen!u have to go see it AMAZING hope you will like it as much as we did

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

    I actually laughed out loud. However, some things could have been left out.

    Amy Pohler is absolutely hilarious. The theme of the movie is actually one that is an issue in many women's lives. An unmarried woman wants a child, but is told by the doctor she can't. She explores adoption and is unable to succeed. She decides on surrogacy. However, the surrogate that is used is not of the moral standard that was expected. The writer could have left out all of the improper language, smoking and sexual advances (though all were few) to cause the movie to be all-around "really good." Good movie, but just did not need the things that caused the PG-13 rating. When will Hollywood learn that those who partake in these things will not miss them in a movie, but those who DO NOT, will surely take notice and may decide not to see the film.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

    Very funny

    Great chick movie! Grab your friends for a fun night out.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    funny...ok

    i totally think this is fine for 12 year olds and up cuz kids should know about all of that sex stuff or know it already at least. its not a big deal that they cursed a little bit (come on, "effin" is not that bad!). it was a funny movie but not haha funny. don't take a kid under like 11 to see this cuz otherwise it is DEFINATELY not appropriate. it was an ok movie but its not like i would see it again or get it on dvd or something.

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Alright

    Good plot line, not so great at keeping your attention. It's an alright movie.

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    cute comedy.if a little bad writeing

    nice movie

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    this movie was not what i was expecting

    well yea i was reall expecting it to really be her baby inside of the other girl. but then when it turned out that she was preggers with her own baby and not the other girls i was like what. but as soon as she even met that one dude i was like that guy right there is def gonna b the father of her baby. but i was also hoping for it to be alil more funny then it actually was but i mean over all it was still a good movie but like i ssaid it was just not i what i personally was expecting to watch

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    VERY funny

    I saw this movie with 3 friends- we range in age from mid 40's to 70 and we all laughed our butts off at this movie.Going in we all hoped it would be funny but thought more likely it would be stupid. We were pleasantly surprised- yes, the premise is a bit unbelievalbe but there were lots of laughs and funny moments. We all felt happy leaving the theater. Given the subject matter, I wouldnt' recommend this movie for under about 13 or so but there was no sex, no violence and minimal bad language.

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